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In reply to the discussion: Gamma variant could have 'high attack rate even in fully vaccinated people' - new study (UK: Express [View all]hlthe2b
(101,714 posts)27. **THERE WERE NO SERIOUS ILLNESSES and ZERO HOSPITALIZATIONS among the miners!**
ZERO
Folks, you all really need to get a grip before posting these sensationalized media accounts and seek out some actual scientific review wherever possible for perspective.
Here is the PUBLISHED review of these cases
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/10/21-1427_article
Mine workers were mostly men (42/44); median age was 53.3 years. Eighteen of the workers had risk factors for severe COVID-19: high blood pressure (11/44), diabetes mellitus (4/44), or obesity (4/44). Miners lived onsite in separate rooms but shared face-to-face meals and machine cabins. They also worked outside without masks. Twenty-one workers reported contacts outside the mining site during the previous 2 weeks.
The overall attack rate was 54.5% (24/44); 87% were symptomatic, 65% with fever, and 22.6% with dyspnea. No clinically severe COVID-19 (1) was observed, and no patient was hospitalized. Among infected miners, 18/23 (78.2%) had a cycle threshold (Ct)
The overall attack rate was 54.5% (24/44); 87% were symptomatic, 65% with fever, and 22.6% with dyspnea. No clinically severe COVID-19 (1) was observed, and no patient was hospitalized. Among infected miners, 18/23 (78.2%) had a cycle threshold (Ct)
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Gamma variant could have 'high attack rate even in fully vaccinated people' - new study (UK: Express [View all]
DemocraticPatriot
Jul 2021
OP
no, the delta varient attacks everyone, just a higher percentage of unvaccinated
Shellback Squid
Jul 2021
#1
Until the data shows vaxed isn't working to prevent bedding and death?!?! Not going to wear two seat
uponit7771
Jul 2021
#24
You've heard of the Gamma variant for ages, but by its more common name (P.1 aka Brazilian variant)
Celerity
Jul 2021
#18
I have always used the Pango names, not the Greek letters, BUT Delta has changed it for me
Celerity
Jul 2021
#22
**THERE WERE NO SERIOUS ILLNESSES and ZERO HOSPITALIZATIONS among the miners!**
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#27
Please read my post #27 and others from informed posters on this thread, rather than freak out.
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#32
You are making an argument I am NOT making myself. Posting something so that others can correct
hlthe2b
Jul 2021
#37